Residential Direct Care (G)

Triangle•Stoneham, MA

20h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position (16 hours per week) for a Residential Direct Care role. The position is hourly and part of a bargaining unit. The primary responsibility is to provide direct care coverage and support for individuals served, responding to their needs during assigned shifts. This involves working with individuals to promote growth in various quality of life areas, assisting them with their Individual Support Plans, and supporting them in areas such as problem-solving, personal care, medical care, socialization, household management, and asserting their rights. The role also includes assisting in the development and implementation of behavior support plans, knowing emergency procedures, completing necessary documentation, and potentially dispensing medications if certified. Additionally, the position involves transporting individuals to appointments and community events, maintaining Triangle property, and attending required meetings and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to verbally communicate, read, analyze, interpret, and write documents.
Ability to respond to and navigate common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or family members.
Must have CORI and background check.

Nice To Haves

Certified to dispense medications

Responsibilities

Provide direct care coverage and support for individuals served, responding to individual issues during assigned shifts.
Work with individuals to promote growth in each of QUEST's quality of life areas (i.e., Individual Control, Respect and Dignity, Relationships, Community Membership, Personal Growth & Accomplishments, Personal well-being).
Assist individuals in working on areas identified in their Individual Support Plans (in conjunction with the efforts of other team members).
Support individuals as needed or directed, in the areas of problem solving, personal care, medical care, socialization and leisure activities, interpersonal skills, household, money management, activities of daily living, asserting their human and civil rights.
Assist in the development and implementation of behavior support plans.
Know emergency procedures and basic emergency facts regarding all individuals living at the location where coverage is provided.
Complete any necessary documentation, including (but not limited to) Communication Log, Case Log, ROADs Charts, Daily Progress notes, Incident Reports, Medication and Treatment Charts, Medication Occurrence Reports.
If certified to dispense medications as prescribed. Report any medication occurrences to the Program Manager, complete necessary forms, and follow applicable procedures.
Transport and/or accompany individuals to appointments and other community-based activities and events as needed.
Maintain Triangle property in good and sanitary condition.
Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as scheduled by the Program Manager.
Attending training as directed by the Program Manager.
Additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.